Classes

We begin weekly dancing again on Tuesdays starting October 12! We’ll be dancing Mainstream, Plus, Advanced and C-1 in two rooms with Betsy Gotta and Mark Franks. Note that for October 19, only Betsy will be calling and only the Mainstream and Plus levels. The format will be full-program with workshopping of moves that appear to be rusty. This is subject to evolve as the year progresses.

Please review the following information for return to dancing information (https://independencesquares.org/wp/2021/07/28/return-to-dancing-information/)

Time and Location

All Tuesday night classes/dances/workshops run from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m and are held at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion. We use the entrance at 2111 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA.

Prepayment

Prepayment includes all Tuesday classes and dances/workshops in a prepayment period. If prepayment is not paid by the second night of each prepayment period, the dancer must pay the payment-at-the-door rate through the remainder of the current period.

Prepayment is only available as a payment option to dues-paid club members (Independence Squares or other square dance clubs) and first-time Mainstream class students.

Prepayment and door fees will be posted by the end of the summer.

Dues

Dues are $45 annually for the period from June 1 through May 31 of the following year, whenever paid, and are due before – or at – the club’s annual meeting in the spring. All dancers are eligible for dues-paid club membership after completion of a full Mainstream program class. Each member owes dues whether or not he/she is taking a class and/or workshop. Dancers attending a Mainstream class for the first time do not owe dues.

Members who need assistance paying dues are welcome to speak confidentially with our treasurer.

Bad Weather Cancellation Policy

If Philadelphia schools have an early dismissal, are closed, or cancel afternoon or evening activities due to bad weather, then Tuesday night classes and workshops are cancelled. Some resources for finding out if schools are closed: